WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (KUNA) -- US State Department made a determination approving on Tuesday a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Transportation and Consolidation Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 99.5 million.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy transportation and consolidation services in support of security assistance programs and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The estimated total cost is USD 99.5 million.
The proposed sale will improve Ukraine's capability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions through transportation and consolidation services.
Ukraine will have no difficulty absorbing these services into its armed forces.
The State Department also made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Equipment, Repair Services, and Sustainment Support for M777 Howitzers and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 104 million.
The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy equipment; repair services; and long-term sustainment support for M777 howitzers.
The following non-MDE items will be included: technical assistance, training, publications, and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The estimated total cost is USD 104 million. (end) rsr.mb